Zelenskyy Orders New Deep Strikes on Russian Oil and Arms Sites After $7 Billion Hit
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · May 15
Zelenskyy Orders New Deep Strikes on Russian Oil and Arms Sites After $7 Billion Hit
5 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · May 15
May 15 talks with Ukraine’s top military and intelligence chiefs set the next wave of long-range drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, military production facilities and people Kyiv says are tied to war crimes.
Zelenskyy cast the campaign as “long-range sanctions” meant to answer Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities by hitting the logistical and financial backbone of Moscow’s invasion.
Since January, Ukrainian deep strikes on Russian refineries and related infrastructure have cost the Kremlin an estimated $7 billion, according to the report.
Russian oil processing has fallen to its lowest level since December 2009 after attacks on export terminals and inland pipelines, underscoring Kyiv’s push to squeeze revenue for the war.
Ukraine's drone 'sanctions' cost Russia billions, but can they truly cripple its war machine?
From dismissing US warnings to striking deep in Russia, how did Ukraine's strategy radically transform?
How does Ukraine's Alpha Group create 'air corridors' to strike targets deep inside Russian territory?
Striking Deep: Ukraine’s 2026 Drone and Missile Campaign Against Russian Oil and Military Infrastructure
Overview
Since early 2026, Ukraine has sharply intensified its deep strike campaign, focusing on critical Russian oil, military, and industrial infrastructure. This strategic shift is designed to disrupt Russia’s war economy and increase pressure on Moscow. Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted major oil refineries across Russia, such as those in Samara, Yaroslavl, Leningrad, Perm, and Tuapse. Notably, a drone attack on the Tuapse refinery in late April caused a massive fire, leading to a state of emergency in the town. These actions have had immediate and visible consequences across multiple sectors up to May 2026.